Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 78/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 3,119,308).
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 165W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Lighter: 226g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ by 13.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (93/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.